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The Library Suicides

a captivating locked-room psychological thriller
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The Library Suicides by Fflur Dafydd is a gripping crime thriller set in a library where secrets unfurl through the intriguing narrative of twin sisters, Ana and Nan. As they navigate their own personal traumas, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal dating back to their mother's mysterious death. The tense atmosphere and unpredictable twists make for a thrilling read that keeps you guessing until the end.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy crime and thriller novels with a unique twist, set in intriguing environments. Within the walls of a library, it combines mystery and suspense, entangling you in a gripping plot with complex characters and unexpected turns. If you're a fan of tense narratives that keep you guessing, this might be a captivating read for you.

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The Library Suicides

A captivating locked-room thriller set in a National Library, where there is more at stake than meets the eye. With haunting echoes of Shirley Jackson's writing, this is perfect for fans of high-concept thrillers that break the mould, like The Last House on Needless Street.

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You can get in. But you can't get out. Welcome to the library...

Twins Ana and Nan are lost after the death of their mother. Everyone knows who drove Elena, the renowned novelist, to suicide—her long-term literary critic, Eben. But the twins need proof if they're going to get revenge.

Desperate to clear his name, Eben requests access to Elena's diaries at the National Library where the twins work, and they see an opportunity. With careful planning, the twins lock down the labyrinthine building, trapping their colleagues, the public, and most importantly Eben inside. But as a rogue security guard starts freeing hostages, the plan unravels. And what began as a single-minded act of revenge blooms into a complex unravelling of loyalties, motives, and what it is that makes us who we are.

Hauntingly written, with a fresh, captivating voice, The Library Suicides is an intensely memorable and provocative literary read for fans of high concept thrillers that break the mould, and books about books and the concept of the written word.

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The Library Suicides is praised as an entrancing literary thriller that is both elegant and compelling. Set within a society that appears disturbingly off course, the story features a grand library that conceals sinister secrets. The atmosphere invites intrigue and a daring exploration of hidden truths.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399711111

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Fflur Dafydd is an award-winning novelist, musician and screenwriter who works in Welsh and English. She is a graduate of UEA's Creative

Writing MA, a former Hay Festival International Fellow and an alumna of Iowa University's prestigious International Writing Program. She has also been nominated for several BAFTA Cymru awards for her screenwriting work. She lives in West Wales with her husband and two daughters.

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